Launch an executableTag(s): Varia
This function checks if an executable is installed and then execute it with the given parameters.
[IE only]
<script> function exec(cmdline, params) { var fso = new ActiveXObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject"); fileExist = fso.FileExists(cmdline); if (!fileExist) { alert("The requested application is not installed."); } else { var shell = new ActiveXObject( "WScript.Shell" ); if (params) { params = ' ' + params; } else { params = ''; } shell.Run('"' + cmdline + '"' + params); } } </script> <a href="javascript:exec('C:\\Program Files\\Internet Explorer\\iexplore.exe', '-nomerge http://www.google.com');">google (ie no merge)</a>
You can enable it for other environments but this can be a HUGE security risk.
In the Browser Toolbar: Tools -> Internet Options -> choose the Security tab Click the Custom Level button Enable the following settings: Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins Initialize and script ActiveX control not marked as safe.